The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and athletic skill, demonstrate co...

The Fenton Polar Plunge will take place on February 9th at the Fenton Moose Lodge. Registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. at The Fenton Community Center. The parade of costumes will start at 1:00 p.m. and the plunge with begin at 1:00 p.m. The Awards and Post Plunge Party will begin immediately following the last plunger at The Fenton Moose Lodge.

The 2013 Polar Plunge incentive levels are:

$200-$499: Tumbler

$500-$749: Pullover Hoodie

$750: Stadium Chair

$1,000: Warm Up Jacket

$1,500: Sports Duffel Bag

$2,500: Mini Fridge Cooler

Michigan will be having 27 Polar Plunges in 2013. Polar Plunges are a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) event. LETR is one of the largest grassroots fundraisers for Special Olympics globally. LETR consists of officers from both Law Enforcement and Corrections who raise funds and create awareness for SOMI year round.

By participating in a Polar Plunge around the state you are helping to raise funds for over 19,000 athletes who participate in Special Olympics Michigan. Special Olympics Michigan is a year round program offering sports for those with intellectual disabilities. Although sports are the "vehicle," the ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate and receive respect as members of their communities.